Frederick A. Romberg | |
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Born | November 14, 1924 |
Died | April 14, 1945 | (aged 20)
Place of birth | Laurium, Michigan |
Place of death | Castel d'Aiano |
Buried at |
Lake View Cemetery Sicily-Rome American Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Service number | 36823878 |
Unit | 85th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards |
Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart |
Frederick Arthur Romberg (14 November 1924 in Laurium, Michigan - Killed in action 14 April 1945 near Castel d'Aiano) was an American Private First Class in the United States Army during World War II. Service number 36823878
Awards[]
- Silver Star Medal in 1945 (posthumously) as Private First Class in the 85th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division[1]
- Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster (posthumously)[1]
- Purple Heart (posthumously)[1]
- Army Good Conduct Medal
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- American Campaign Medal
- World War II Victory Medal
Silver Star citation[]
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Frederick Albert Romberg (ASN: 36823878), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 85th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, on 14 April 1945, near Castel d'Aiano, Italy. When well-emplaced snipers held up the advance of an assault company and deadly mortar and artillery fire swept the immobilized men, Private First Class Romberg acted as the first scout for a platoon sent around the flank to wipe out the hostile snipers. Advancing ahead of his comrades, he crept to within a short distance of a building which housed three snipers, who had been particularly effective in their fire. With no more cover available, he then rose to his feet and charged the emplacement. All hostile fire was directed at him, but he continued throwing grenades, killing all of the three snipers and enabling his company to advance. Inspired by his gallant deed, his comrades overran all enemy resistance and quickly secured their first objective. Private First Class Romberg, by his extreme heroism in the face of great danger to expedite the assault, has earned the undying memory of all who witnessed his splendid action, and perpetual commemoration in the finest traditions of the united states army.[2]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Frederick A. Romberg". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28640507. Retrieved January 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Frederick A. Romberg". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=26660. Retrieved January 30, 2021.